“I don’t want to go crazy running the bases, because it doesn’t mean anything,” Reyes said. “But my leg feels good. I’ve been running the last five days with no problem. So that’s a good sign.”

After running, Reyes took part in batting practice and fielded some grounders.

Manager Terry Collins indicated that the medical staff was still developing a plan for Reyes going forward, a plan which will include the number of games needed with Binghamton.

When Reyes returns, Collins plans to treat him with care and sit him on occasion to keep his legs fresh.

This is Reyes’ second trip to the disabled list with a hamstring strain this season.

Thanks to an ungainly swing in San Diego, Dillon Gee started in place of Jon Niese tonight. Niese tweaked the right side of his body while batting against the Padres last week, and the team decided to push him back a day for extra rest.

Gee remained on schedule, due to the off-day last week.

The team is still mulling its options for a spot starter during next week’s five-game series with Florida.

The extra arm will be needed for either Monday’s doubleheader or the next evening. The leading candidate appears to be Chris Schwiden, who has a 3.60 ERA in 23 starts at Triple A this season.

Each day, the lineup presents Collins with a choice: attempt to win today or attempt to build for 2012?

Sometimes, those two pursuits will intertwine.

But Collins explained today that he must more often look to the future.

With that in mind, Lucas Duda will start in right field today, with Nick Evans at first base.

Collins believes that he must give Duda an opportunity to learn the outfield, and he must give Evans a steady stream of at-bats.

Of course, each day Collins will be forced to make that choice once more.